Hybrid/Remote Security-Cleared Technical Writer

AVUM; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Cigna)

Dental and vision (Principal)

401(k)

PTO

Education reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Avum, Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to create and manage software and systems documentation for technical and nontechnical audiences.

You will work with engineers and SMEs to translate complex information into organized, precise drafts with minimal guidance. You will collaborate across teams to document architectural decisions, data flows, and coding standards, ensuring templates and best practices are consistently applied throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Technical background in engineering, computer science, information technology, or another highly technical field.
• Exceptional writing skills with ability to organize complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, operations staff, and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and deliver quality documentation on time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers to develop a comprehensive Technical Data Package documenting software architecture, interfaces, and data flows.
• Document coding standards, including architecture, naming conventions, data types, UI layout, commenting, versioning, testing, and security.
• Capture and document architectural tradeoffs and technical design decisions from meetings.
• Interview technical SMEs to gather information and draft documents needing minimal revision.
• Develop, maintain, and apply documentation templates and best practices for consistency.
• Translate requirements into Jira tickets, Confluence pages, and architectural guides.
• Update documentation throughout the project lifecycle to deliver polished materials at milestones.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

Technical background (engineering/CS/I

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/technical field or English/communications with demonstrated technical experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Avum, Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to create and manage software and systems documentation for technical and nontechnical audiences.

You will work with engineers and SMEs to translate complex information into organized, precise drafts with minimal guidance. You will collaborate across teams to document architectural decisions, data flows, and coding standards, ensuring templates and best practices are consistently applied throughout the project lifecycle.